Acyclovir (Zovirax) Is Given to Children with Chickenpox To

question 9

Multiple Choice

Acyclovir (Zovirax) is given to children with chickenpox to:

• A) minimize scarring.
• B) decrease the number of lesions.
• C) prevent aplastic anemia.
• D) prevent spread of the disease.

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Atomic Masses

The mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units, representing the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.

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The principle that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases.

Total Pressure

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